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Columbia-Greene Trout Unlimited Chapter #569

New York State's Catskill Region

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CGTU.ORG Home Page - Last Update: June 01 , 2009 Farmington Report

Ten Mile Creek Project Records - Updated 01/04/09 Executive Summary Phase I!!! TU Article     WFF


Feature Article

Don't Forget to Adopt a Duck! Click Here!

Thanks to Wendy Neefus for his submission of this month featured fly, the Bitch Creek.  It's productive and easy to tie once you get the weave.  Fly of the Month


 

 

Rock Snot found in the Esopus.  Click Here

From the New York Times Click Here


Contributing Author Lefty Ketcham describes a great fishing experience on the Bay of Pigs - Big Horn River, Montana.   His Buddy Wayne Allen is shown here netting a big one.  Click Here


Many of us enjoy an occassional trip to the Farmington or Housie; here's a nice article with some interesting facts and insights.  Click Here


Nathaniel Gillispie is hosting a Brook Trout Forum at the Catskill Center with Ed Van Put & Mike Flaherty from DEC and Barry Baldigo on Sunday May 17th from 2-4 pm.  We'll be giving a short presentation and then discussing the past, present and future of brook trout in the Catskill region. Please, and hope to see you there.

 

Nathaniel Gillespie

Fisheries Scientist & Director of Eastern Lands Protection Project

Trout Unlimited

Click Here for Flyer


It's Hendrickson time!  Check out our May Fly of the Month for the male hendrickson, The Red Quill


New Pictures in our PhotoAlbum from the 2009 Conservation Banquet!  Click Here

Farmington River Excersion, 2008 Click Here


Highlights of the April monthly meeting:


CGTU is proud to offer "A Day of Fishing with Art Flick."  Photographed and narrated by CGTU member Wendy Neefus the cost of this memorable heirloom is just $15.00.  You can contact any CGTU member to get your own copy of this DVD or send us an email at cgtu.org@gmail.com

Your support helps us further our mission of preserving the environment and, more specifically, our cold water fisheries.  Check out phase 1 of our Ten Mile Creek project.  Thank you for your support.


Meeting Minutes (Draft) March 2009


Trout Parade, Livingston Manor, June 13, 2009.  Click Here to learn more.


Funny fishing video's on YouTube, recommended for high speed (Broadband or DSL) connections.

Video Number 1:  Click Here


Catskill Creek Watershed Protection Program plans summer schedule which includes many interesting and educational programs.  Click Here to download or print the complete schedule.  All events are also posted on the CGTU Calendar of Events.

Elizabeth LoGiudice, Extension Educator
Cornell Cooperative Extension of Greene County
Agroforestry Resource Center
6055 NYS Route 23
Acra, New York 12405
(518) 622-9820 x 33
eml37@cornell.edu


Morgan Lyle say YES! You can fly fish and catch trout in April. Click Here to read more.

Columbia Greene Trout Unlimited begins "Fly of the Month," a digital version of Hanks Flybox.  Click Here

Members and guests are encouraged to submit suggestions via email to cgtu.org@gmail.com  To begin we will be following the CGTU hatch chart which you can download by Clicking Here.  Please submit the name of the pattern, type of pattern, recipe with material list, tying method.  Please note any special tools or techniques that are required.  If available a picture would be helpful.  Thanks for your input.


Ron Urban, New York State TU, letter to editor regarding state budget and the environment.  Click Here


Columbia-Greene Trout Unlimited Ten Mile Creek Project, Phase I, gains national recognition.  Click Here to view or download article in Trout Magazine.


The Fly Fishing classes are over and another group of educated anglers has been released to explore local fisheries and test out their new found knowledge.  Download the lecture notes from the last class "Fishing Streamers, Wet Flies and Nymphs" by Clicking Here.

Build your own leaders???  Check out our leader formula's by Clicking Here.


2009 Annual Banquet Big Success!  Congratuations to committee!  Details and Photo Album to follow.


Click Here to view proposed regulation changes for Columbia & Greene Counties.

DEC Reminders for Opening Day of Trout & Salmon Season.  Click Here

Need to purchase a New York State Fishing License???  Click Here or Download License Purchase Information.  Click Here


Some Fishing Humor.  Click Here


Brook Trout Fry Cam - Check the status of hatchery brook trout by linking to their web cam.  Check it out here.   You may have to allow the installation of a new ActiveX control on your computer.  If asked, you should allow the new control to be installed.


ADOPT A DUCK??? 

What do DUCKS and CGTU have in common?  CGTU has embarked on a new fund raiser to help us raise much needed funds to pursue our conservation mission.  We are asking all our members to take a book or two so your friends can adopt a duck or two.  Click Here to learn more.

Though the race is several months away we would like to complete as many adoptions as possible in advance.  We hope to make this a fun, family event and your participation is truly appreciated!


Fishing Equipment Sale - Click Here to see what's left.  Big Savings!!!


Did you help out the stocking efforts in 2005?  Click Here to see some photo's.  Photographs provided by Vinnie DuBois.


Click Here for February Meeting Minutes


Insights on DEC Stocking practices as Opening Day approaches.  Click Here


Interested in fishing the Farmington? The Housatonic? or other rivers in Connecticut this season?  Some retail stores will no longer be selling fishing licenses in Connecticut this year. The best way is to purchase now on-line at https://ct.outdoorcentral.net/InternetSales/


 

Caddis PoopahDownload the Recipe Here

 


Spider Fishing at Night: by Wendover Neefus III 1977

A reprint dug out of the archives of New York Sportsman, discusses night fishing with spider flies at a popular trout stream in Columbia County.  Click Here to Read or Download.


Meeting Minutes - January 20, 2009


From Outdoor News, January 2009:

     Acid Rain Hurting Adirondack Streams.  Click Here

     Flexible Flow Plan for Catskill Trout Streams.  Click Here

     No Way to Treat a Trout Stream, West Canada Creek.  Click Here

From Outdoor News, December 2008:

     Trout Stamp, Saltwater Fees in Patterson Budget.  Click Here

     Delaware Water Flow Faces Additional Reviews.  Click Here

     Crock Pot Venison BBQ Recipe.  Click Here


CGTU Receives Award from NYSDEC  Click Here


CGTU Adds 40 New VHS & DVD Fly Fishing/Tying Video's to it's Library!  

Total Titles Now Available - 56!

Click Here: CGTU Video Library Index for a complete listing and details on how you can borrow any of our selections.

Download the Searchable PDF version Here


NYDEC Budget Hits Sportsman.  Read the latest news from Ron Urban.  Click Here


Read "A Fly Tyers Life"  Click Here


Holiday Social a BIG Success!! Many have asked for the recipe for Donna's Roasted Winter Squash Soup.  Download Here.  Pictures coming soon


Wiggle Butts? Click Here  Where did they come from and how do you tie them?  Click Here

Recognize this popular fishing spot from 1956?  Click Here  Photo courtesy Bill Turco

New Public Access on the Nerversink River?  Morgan Lyle, New York Outdoor News.  Click Here

TU Calls for Statewide Water Management Plan.  Click Here

     * Read the Official Report Online
     * Download the Official Report

Trout Unlimited Seeks to Ban Felt Soled Waders.  Click Here   Commentary.  Click Here

Unconventional Nymphing Technique: Morgan Lyle, New York Outdoor News.  Click Here


A message from our Past President Joe Reina

Hey Gang!  I love what you all have done with the web-site and I love the fact that I can still keep up on all the on- goings with the chapter.  I have never been so proud to be a member of such an organization! I miss you ALL VERY MUCH!!!!!! I have been a bit home sick as of late and I write this message it is with a heavy heart. However, I know that I can hop on here and feel right at home. Keep up the great work and thanks for making me feel like I have never left even if it's only in my mind. God bless and tight lines to all! Joe Reina


Fly tying time is here again. 


Letters From Conservation Camp - Click Here to Read


John Miller is a former member and past president of Columbia-Greene Chapter of TU.  He left the area several years ago to pursue a career as a guide.  He is licensed in both New York and Michigan and has spent many hours in both states in that capacity.  Along with this new career John developed a serious interest in photography, began purchasing commercial photography equipment, and focused primarily on trout food, mostly mayflies in various stages of development. He graciously donated several of his photos to our annual banquet last year and they were purchased by attendees.  John is increasingly receiving public recognition for his stunning photos. Click on the link below which will bring you to a new magazine devoted to photographs and movies about fishing, then navigate to the section about him which also displays some of his work.  

http://catchmagazine.net/


A Fish Tale

On September 1st Dave Turco and Wendy Neefus (Dr. Lead) headed over to the Farmington River in Connecticut.  The water was high and the results were fair at best.  After a late lunch the pair decided to head back home.  But on the way lies the Housatonic River so they decided to see if they could avoid the Bass and maybe take a big trout or two.

Both caught fish but while fishing the tent pool in the campground in Cornwall Ct., Wendy landed a beautiful 17" rainbow trout.  He caught it on a #14 ginger pupa with 1 BB.

 

 

Click on the pictures to view full size.

Fly Fishing Museum, Beaverkill Fishing Trip Photo Album Available


Rod Cochran discusses Catskill Region Trout Streams in July, 2008 edition of New  York Game & Fish.  Click Here to read.


 Hatchery or stream-bred? Looks can be deceiving!  Outdoor News, May Reprint  Click Here to Read

Fly Shops: An Endangered Species? Outdoor News, June Reprint  Click Here to Read


It won't be long before local waters recede and fishing becomes a real challenge.  Use our site to link to the stream flow data for some of the bigger waters around us.  Click Here and scroll down to U.S.G.S. Stream Flow Data.


The chapter is developing a fishing checklist, take a look at what we have so far by Clicking Here and PLEASE send us your suggestions! Contact Us


Take a moment and check out our color hatch chart, recently enhanced for black & white printing.  Click Here


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